Job Summary: The extended school year program meets the needs of special education students as they relate to regression/recoupment and or the emergence of critical life skills. The Speech Language Pathologist provides services to students with speech/language goals and objectives during the extended school year program.
General Responsibilities/Duties: Provide speech and language services in accordance with ESY goals and objectives.
Salary: TBD based on FEA Negotiated Agreement
Program Dates: May 29 - June 25, 2026
Location: Barnette, Denali or Ticasuk
Work Schedule: Part Time, Work Hours Determined by Supervisor
Job Qualifications
The following are required:
Physical and Mental Demands
The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Requires near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to use carts, ladders, dollies, and stools to assist in moving or shelving items. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers may also be required. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) is the third largest school district in Alaska, with 28 schools educating over 11,800 students. The school district employs over 1,500 full-time equivalent employees, including members of three unions.
Committed to academic excellence, FNSBSD provides a wide range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and support services to meet the unique needs of each student. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and staff is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal growth and success.
Equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavors is a key priority for us. We understand that the world is rapidly changing, and the skills required for success are evolving accordingly. Therefore, we adapt our curriculum and teaching methodologies to ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to excel when they leave our district. From innovative technology integration to project-based learning initiatives, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter.
We firmly believe that families should have a voice and an active role in shaping their child's educational journey. We are committed to providing our families with options. Options for the education style their child will thrive in. Options at the school in which their child attends. Options with the programs in which their child engages. We value communication, collaboration, and partnerships between families and our district. By working together, we can create an environment where students thrive and achieve their full potential.